The Tube Shack is the only way to tube the Cowichan River!

All rentals include our shuttle service Please leave your Tube Shack tubes inflated and bring them up to the road when you arrive at Little Beach

We cannot guarantee swift tubes after 11am as it depends on when they arrive down at Little Beach. In the case we don’t have one for you, we will refund the difference and supply you with a regular tube.

Duration

2.5 - 3 hours The last shuttle pickup is at 7pm and the shuttle runs at least every 10 minutes

FAQs

Can we take bags and coolers etc. down the river?

• Yes, you can tie things onto your tubes or take a swift tube, which has a bottom to it, to hold anything you bring.

Can two people share a tube?

• Our regular tubes fit one person and our swift tubes are a good option for an adult and small child together. We recommend adults and older kids book their own tubes and use a tube strap to float together. Just ask us for one at the counter.

Can we bring our dog?

• Small dogs can sit on your lap and are allowed on the bus. Medium to large sized dog aren’t recommended as they can't sit in a tube with you and it’s a long way to swim for them. They are permitted on the bus though if you do choose to bring them.

Should we wear shoes?

• Not a must but a pair of shoes would make the end of the trip more enjoyable.

How rough is the trip, rapids, etc?

• The first hour of the trip is a laid back journey through the start of the Cowichan River, where you will see some fantastic old bridges, and then the ride picks up a bit for the remainder of the trip as the river narrows. It's nothing crazy at all, this is more of a relaxing float rather than an adrenaline rush. The home page of this website features drone footage of our entire run also.